BMcNibbnles
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I was just wondering if anyone has tried Mesa 6L6 STR-440, 5881 STR-425 or 6V6 STR-417 tubes. I'm going to be replacing the Groove Tubes that came in my Mark IIB and I was hoping someone could give some insight into how these three models of tubes will affect the tone.
Basically, I LOVE the smooth, round tone of the IIB, so I don't want to turn it into a Rectifier and get a grainy, crappy distortion with no smoothness. Problem is, I'm not sure how much different tubes will affect the tone of the amp. I was considering the 6L6 STR-440, but any suggestions (even other models or brands) are completely welcome!
Basically, I LOVE the smooth, round tone of the IIB, so I don't want to turn it into a Rectifier and get a grainy, crappy distortion with no smoothness. Problem is, I'm not sure how much different tubes will affect the tone of the amp. I was considering the 6L6 STR-440, but any suggestions (even other models or brands) are completely welcome!